NCD LITERACY IN RURAL GHANA: AFIGYA-KWABRE SOUTH DISTRICT CASE STUDY

Abstract

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a global health crisis, responsible for a significant portion of annual deaths worldwide. Despite the preventable nature of many NCDs, a lack of community-level knowledge and awareness exacerbates the issue. While extensive research has explored various facets of NCDs, there remains a noticeable gap in the literature pertaining to the knowledge and perceptions of NCDs in rural communities, particularly within the Ashanti region of Ghana. To address this gap, this study endeavors to assess the knowledge status and its impact on lifestyle choices among community members in the Afigya-Kwabre South District.